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Hokitika Guardian, 20 May 1922, Page 2

Notice of the taking of a block of land for State forest purposes, appears in this issue.

It is notified that the office of the llolioiiii Gold Sluicing Coy., Ltd., is the office of Pmk ami Murdoch, solicitors, Hokitika.

The monthly meeting of the AA'estland County Council will he held next Wednesday afternoon. At noon on AVcdnesdny next, the Council will hold the annual meeting for the election of Comity Chairman.

Many of the Christchurch visitors who had crossed to AVestlnnd for the Winter School, returned by the Otira motor mail service this morning en route for Canterbury.

At the present time a good deal of prospecting for gold and other minerals is being carried out itr the district (says the “AVestern Star”). Prospectors are working in South Riverton in search of platinum, a party of miners are also carrying out work ill the Longwood ranges with the hope of lo- • ating a reef there, while alluvial mining is going on at Big River and AA Tilson River., In some cases excellent results have boon obtained.

It was given out some time ago that with the removal of Sergt Major McIntosh the district would ho left without a drill instructor. It is understood now that Sergt Major Jordan will be appointed here, and make Hokitika his headquarters. A Lewis gun with full equipment is to be sent here, and special instruction given in its use. The Defence Department would he glad of the services of any returned men as non coins to assist in the instruction of the cadets and territorials of the district in drill work generally.

Just landed—A large consignment of dessert and cooking apples in 401 b eases. Price 8» 6d to 10s according to variety. Paterson, Mioho] ant) Qo,, Ltd, (Phoßd No, B),-AdTt

A meeting of all interested in the Hokitika Operatic Society will lie held in the Kilwinning Lodge rooms ‘.downstairs) on Tuesday evening at, 8 o’clock.

“The baoheioi tax at the present time might he looked upon as a juke but when we compare his expenditure with that of a man with a family who pays not only direct Inlt heavy indirect taxation, it seems to me. a .ve.vy fair method of equitable tilxiitioii;” remarked Mr Hugh Morrison in a sjieocls at the Farmers’ Union meting at Wanganui.

It is understood that arrangements are on the eve of completion for the transfer of the. Cashmere Sanatorium as a going concern from the Defence Department to the North Canterbury Hospital Hoard. All parties concerned have agreed to the terms of the transfer, which are somewhat similar to those on which the Puketira Sttnatoiinin for Consumptives whs taken over front the military authorities, the position of the soldier patients being adequately safeguarded.

It was announced, says the Grey "S' ar” of yesterday, that a splendid seam of coal lias been struck at Dobson at a depth of 800 feet* Boring operations have been in pi ogress on tne Harhour Board’s reserve at Dobson for some tintfe Under the supervision of the Government boring expert, Mr F. W. Warburton. All concerned are greatly pleased at his success. The coal is sai 1 to be hard and brilliant and when properly developed should be a valuable asset to the Grey district.

'llie concluding meetings of Mr llissett’s mission in the Presbyterian Church will he held to-mOrrow at both services. The meetiilg last night was strengthened by the arrival of a special train frolh Greyinouth, giving force both to the singing alul the testimony. /Iter tic meeting ii| the Chink-h, an hour of refreshment and song in St Andrew’s Hall was when the retui'ii tl'aili left iihhut 10:30: A edrdial invitation is giveii to all interested to attend to-morrow’s sendees.

The Town Hall was filled last evening w hen the last lecture of the Winter School was given. Professor Condlift’e j v.as the speaker and the subject of his I address was “England in the Middle . Ages.” A line scries of slides were sciceiled by Rev A, C; Purclias; The address which tasted an hour and a hal: ’ was closely followed and proved very interesting, the speaker being heartily applauded at the conclusion. On the motion of Mr Evans, who presided, a very hearty vote of thanks was carried i by arcl-ima.tioii, and the gathering terminated with the shilling of the National Anthem.

Tlie death oeeiiri -d at Christchurch mi Thur.*Juy evening of Mr James S:nyt W» ai ti-e «£«» ui <3O years. The drceased was formerly a well known coal minei. In the early nineties lie was a well known sprinter residing at. Brunner, a very fast man over ]!10 yards, lie was a prominent three-quarter in the Brunner football team a ltd later played for the Orientals, a Greyinouth team. Prior to Ids last illness the deceased was foreman at the Westport Coal Company's yards in Christchurch. He leaves a wife, a son and a daughte . and his father-in-law. Mr Win Sir,it; and sister-in-law, Mrs Robert Cullen, to survive him.

Italian fishermen lauded about 11)00 wharcoii at Wellington on Monday. Ti e iisb were in the best of condition, averaging about Sib apiece. They were taken on Sunday in Cook Strait, lie is having caught the shoal as it swarmed along the coast. Whareou are migratory. They usually appear in millions along the West Coast of the North Island about the beginning of May. and travel southward, faitlv close in, and pass through the Strait

eastward. Where they come from and go to is not clearly known, but the assumption is that they follow the food, and pass southwards when in full maturity to their breeding grounds.

Such is the desire on the part of some to attend the community “sings” in Wellington, that they are taking their luncheon with them, and eating it •hiring the tin e occupied in waking for the proceedings to commence (says the “Dominion”). There is not liny serious harm in ]>e<>ple taking eatables with them, hut when it is mentioned that seven sack-loads of rubbish had to be removed from the Grand Opera' after the last “sing” it will lie at oiice apparent that a nuisance is being created which the comniitte • tiever contemplated. It is hoped bv the committee that if people do take their luncheon with them that they will have the good grace not to scatter the floor with the leavings.

Some brief remarks upon the decline in the birth-rate in New Zealand were made at the recent annual meeting of t 1 e Women’s Nation"! Reserve Residential Nursery by the Minister for Internal Affairs (the Hon W. Downie Stewart). The Minister said it was true that there had been a substantial decline in the birth-rate last year, following upon a corresponding fall in the number of marriages. Marriages were, of course, always affected, in time of depression, when it was natural that there should be postponements. It was also true that New Zealand’s birth-ra'e was one of the lowest in the world, certainly ns low ns France. But there was always a relation between the birth and death-rates.- New Zealand, said the Minister, held the world’s reeord for lowness of the death-rate, while the natural increase in population was one of the highest in the world. This was an offset against any inference that might he drawn front the birth statistics. The infant mortality in New Zealand, he remarked, was the lowest in the world.

There is better news to be announced to-day regarding the prospects for the earlier completion of the approaches to the Little Waitalia bridge. The Public Works Department is taking over the work and will place its own foreman, Mr Collett, in charge. The work will he pushed on first to make the route available for light traffic in the event of emergency. This stage it is hoped, u ill be reached in about six weeks’ time. Thereafter the balance of the widening will be finished and the road made available for general traffic. This is very satisfactory information for all using the south road. In regard to Little Wanganui bridge, the northern approach is being well made, and t 1 work is advancing satisfactorily. The two piles which were washed out will be replaced as soon as possible now. A temporary south road approach will bo put in so that the bridge will l>e available by the spring at the latest for light traffic. With the two bridges rendered serviceable for traffic the travelling public will enjoy a great boon. In respect to Waitangi bridge, the tenders tor which were too high, the Department proposes to carry the work out under its own foreman, qnd negotiations are in progress now regarding timber supply.

An inspection of the following will convince you of the quality of goods selling at Mr W. Stopforth’s. Boy’s all wool grey heather jerseys from 8s 6d, men’s from 11s 6d, cardigan jackets front 18s 6d, Petone all-wool singlets and pants from 8s 6d, all-wool mufflers from 5s 6d; also shirts, collars, ties, overcoats, towels etc, ftt prices to luiti—Adrti

Messrs McKay and Son distribute an inset with this iasue, setting forth particulars of their sample and surplus stock sale commencing on Monday next.

To-night! To-night! In the Supreme Hall commencing at 8.30 sharp, the usual daiice is being held. Good music. Good floor. Admission Is.—, Advt;

Here are a few of Lloyd’s prices:— Ladies’ vests from 3s fid each, woven spencers from 2s fid, towels from 3s fid pair, overalls from, fis lid, pure linen finish sheeting Min, 2s lid yd, 72in, 6s fid yd, storm flannelette 2s yd, men’s J hose 2 pairs for 3s fid, hoys’ vests 4s fid and 7s 9d, men’s vests and underpants 7s fid. These are only a few of our lines. Call and see the others for yourself. You will not he pressed to buy.

Among the Progress 'League parly which went south yesterday were four Canterbury farmers who on their return expressed their surprise at the nature of the country passed through. At Huri H ari they were afforded the opportunity of inspecting Duart farm, the property of D. McLean and Coy. and also had a short run round Inter-Wan-ganui settlement. The land and its productivity as well as the condition of the stock were a very pleasant surprise to the visitors.

Seven members of the Canterbury Progress League, accompanied by five members of the Westland branch went south yesterday for tbe purpose of inspecting the Little Waitaha, and Little Wanganui bridge contracts, The party were accommodated in two motor cars, one of which was kindly provided free of charge hv Clements Motors Ltd, Both bridge works were inspected and the progress rioted, and representations are to be made to the right quarter. It lias been suggested tliht wiibh the tit, Hon the Prime Minister visits Christchurch, shortly at ttie. invitation of the Canterbury .League, local representatives should attend to present their wants and requirements. Meantime Mr Henderson, the President, is remaining on the Coast and when north next week will make certain representations.

A northern ilhwSpripei' liAs made some reference to soldier settlers teceiving notice of evictioii from their farms in Westlaiid district. A representative of this paper waited on the "hief Commissioner to-day and learned that the position was put by the newspaper very inaccurately. There is a ea-e of a soldier settlor on. the land giving up his holding, hut it is quite voluntary on his part, and at his own request the Department is taking the legal steps to get possession of the land. This is the only ease where a farm is iUMilverl. There is another case where a dwelling is involved, hut in that ease tlie occupant has defied the authorities, and consigned them to a wmm place when invited to pay something. In the third and last- ease, a duelling is also involved. It i- the cast of a single mail who does not reside permanently on the place, and who has not paid anything'on account. There are other aspects of the ease which need not he el'erred to, suffice i* to sav that in no instance is anything unfair being done or any hardship imposed. It is only right that this explanation should go abroad. As a matter of the Department has been most tolerant and considerate, as no doubt those having transactions with the Department will he most ready to admit.

The Winter School was brought to a close yesterday, practically, with one of the most all-round interesting days of the very pleasant session. The farmers at the outset had an interesting address by Major Stafford on diseases of the stock. This was followed by Mr •). B. Garnett’s very clear address on science and dairying. Major Shelley lectured to the teachers on further phases of modern tendencies in education. Class discussions followed, and were further illuminating. South Hokitika was visited to inspect the pastures in the agricultural plots, where Mr Talgliesh, the field’s instructor gave valuable information, Afterwards a visit was paid to the Riillu dredge, and a close inspection made of the very interesting machine which is solving lho dredging problem so successfully, l’rofessor Condliffe’s lecture at night on England in the Middle Ages was voted a most enlightening address, and subsequently the lecturers and students were the guests of the A. and P. Association at a social. This forenoon Professor Shelley and Air Belshaw gave final attention to the school, clearing up various points for students. Alost of the lecturers left for Christchurch this morning, also the visiting members of the Canterbury Progress League. They were accorded a hearty send off. Professor Shelley proceeded to Greymouth at mid-day and will lecture in that district next week. Air Henderson will also be in the Grey and northern district next week.

Special big purchase of Cllasson anil Co., Greymouth and Westport stocks bought at a great discount for cash. Big giant clearing sale commences on Friday, May 19th. This is the best value purchase we ever made. We can now give you extra value. Big preparations have been made for this big sale. Look out for price list. This is the occasion of good investment sensational saving if you act now. McGruer and Co., Hokitika and Greymouth.— Advt.

Storekeepers will oblige by forwarding us their requirements early for the famous “Golden Rule” Writing Tablets, “Thinker” brand note books, 'and “Thinker” school exercise books. —AVm. Perry and Co., wholesale distributors. Dependability is a big word right now with the factory owner. But that is our claim in respect to “CANDY’S GENUINE BALATA BELTING and the other leather belting we sell. Manning Machinery Co., 5 Bedford Row, Christchurch.